Once a cutting-edge technology for outliers and early adopters, the cloud is now fundamental to IT success in a data-rich, high-velocity marketplace.

Read author and consultant Wayne Eckerson’s new report, “Best Practices for Migrating a Data Warehouse to the Cloud: A Guide for Microsoft Azure Customers” to understand:

• How IT pros need to educate themselves for a cloud world
• Migration models for a cloud/hybrid transition
• 8 best practices for cloud migration to Azure

Whether you’re specifically using Microsoft Azure or investigating a general approach to the cloud, Eckerson’s smart, readable guide will help you move forward.